How Many People Are Named Aref?

Complete statistics for the name Aref: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Aref
Very Rare
Arabic

Aref is a name with a very unique twist; it's so rare, only 19 people in the US are named Aref today. That makes it 1 in 17,578,297 Americans. It's a modern name, with most bearers under 30, peaking in 2004.

~348
Living in US
1 in 952,440
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Knowledgeable or wise
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Thoughtful Perceptive Calm Introspective
3
Life Path Number

The life path number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and a natural ability to communicate and inspire others. People connected to this number tend to be optimistic, sociable, and drawn to artistic or expressive pursuits.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

131,554
Worldwide Bearers
#7,932
Global Rank
🇾🇪 Yemen
37,944
🇮🇷 Iran
32,918
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
13,347
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
8,197
🇸🇾 Syria
8,033
🇯🇴 Jordan
4,706
🇱🇾 Libya
3,856
🇮🇳 India
3,444
🇮🇶 Iraq
3,269
🇪🇬 Egypt
3,253

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
19 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
19
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 19 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
24
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Aref Through the Generations

The name Aref is quite the rarity, with just 19 people in the US carrying it today. This stark contrast between the all-time births (19) and the current living count (also 19) underscores its extreme scarcity. The peak year for Aref was 2004, when 8 babies were born with this name, indicating a brief but notable surge in popularity. The fact that almost all (100%) of those named Aref are under 30 years old paints a picture of a name that's firmly rooted in contemporary culture, making it a distinctly modern choice. This age distribution, combined with the stable trend, suggests that while the name may have had a moment in the sun, it hasn't gained widespread traction since then.

✨ Similar Names to Aref

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Aref's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Aref

How Many People Have the Name Aref?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 348 people in the United States currently share the name Aref. That works out to roughly 1 in every 952,440 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aref a Common or Rare Name?

Aref is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Aref Mean?

Aref means "Knowledgeable or wise" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Aref in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Aref Most Popular?

The name Aref reached peak popularity in 2004, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Aref?

Approximately 348 people named Aref live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 348. That works out to roughly 1 in 952,440 Americans.

Is Aref a rare name?

Aref is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 952,440 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aref mean?

Aref means "Knowledgeable or wise" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Aref more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Aref are male and 0% are female.

When was Aref most popular?

Aref peaked in 2004 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US348
All-Time Births348
1 in X1 in 952,440
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2004
World Rank#7,932
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.